All articles tagged with #marine cloud brightening
Researchers in California planned a large-scale solar geoengineering test to dim sunlight without public notification, raising concerns about transparency and community engagement, especially after a smaller experiment was abruptly halted due to local backlash and lack of communication with authorities.
A study reveals that geoengineering techniques aimed at reducing temperatures in California could unintentionally intensify heatwaves in Europe. The research highlights the potential global side-effects of regional climate interventions, such as marine cloud brightening, and underscores the need for international regulations and governance to manage these technologies.
Scientists are considering the possibility of using a geoengineering technique called "marine cloud brightening" (MCB) to combat climate change by making clouds over the oceans thicker and brighter. This would involve a fleet of ships spraying seawater into the clouds to cool the atmosphere underneath. While the idea has been around for 30 years, a new study published in Science Advances lays out the viability of this technique and proposes a research program. However, challenges and potential side effects, such as changes in weather patterns, need to be addressed before considering widespread deployment.